About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join Warrington Borough Council as we move forward with the development of local special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services.
The role
We are looking for diligent and meticulous SEND Casework Officers to support the SEND Team to comply with the requirements set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2014, to support professionals to review, monitor and assess the education, health and care needs of children and young people with SEND.
You will work within the SEND team at Warrington Borough Council and report directly to one of the SEND team managers.There are 3 Permanent posts and 1 fixed-term 12 month post.
What's needed?
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines, especially with regards to statutory timescales for EHCP Annual Reviews and Key Stage Transfers.
- The ability to work independently.
- The ability to manage relationships with parents and children and young people, building positive relationships.
- Resilience under pressure.
- The ability to demonstrate a high degree of awareness to the needs of service users.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
- 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
- Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Flexible working
Key Dates & Further Information
For further information regarding the role please contact Sam Yeo team manager on 01925 442955 [email protected]
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
